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BN53 LBG

2003 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,209 mi
Last recorded151,209 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LBG
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,209 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2025 151,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2024 146,818 miles

Both inner sills corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 146,818 miles

Both inner sills corroding

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,373 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 139,300 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 139,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,461 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2020 128,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to chassis and suspension

Fail 30 Nov 2020 128,959 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,045 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 124,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,988 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,600 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,600 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,219 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,451 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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BN53 LBG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 78,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 LBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN53 LBG registered?

BN53 LBG is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BN53 LBG safe to buy?

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